If you haven’t quite finished your Christmas shopping and are looking for inspiration, take a look at our gift guide!
Check out the following businesses and wrap up your Christmas shopping today! The list features creatives and makers who have Down syndrome and were at StepUP! this year as stallholders.
There are many great gift ideas, including craft and paintings, greeting cards, clothes and delicious treats.
You can support the following businesses via social media or their website and contact stall holders directly through these pages to make a purchase:
🎄 Butterfly Wishes. Graces handmakes beautiful cards for all occasions (including Christmas!) and takes orders if you are after something in particular.
🎄 Dylan Delicious Delights. Dylan makes tasty sweet treats that he loves to share with people.
🎄 Erin Kate Pottery. Erin is a passionate potter and among the current ceramics she has available are small plates, Christmas ornaments and figurines.
🎄 Josie Jarvis is an artist whose artworks are held in both local and international collections. She is inspired by animals, her local environment and the places she visits on her travels, and her artworks feature colourful scenes and happy characters.
🎄 Pics by Kez. Kez Glenane creates stunning photography on postcards.
🎄 Rainbow Bri Tie Dye. Bri tie dies clothes and bags in vibrant, daring colours. She sells clothes for children and adults that will be sure to brighten your day.
🎄 Steven Canning is a visual artist and author. He makes paintings and cards for sale.
🎄 t21fASHion. Ash Modra makes clothing with sizing available for babies through to adults.
🎄 Zac Chester Art. Zac is an intuitive painter who currently has beautiful greeting cards available on his website that feature his art.
If you are looking for some books to gift, DSV community member Julie Fisher has written five! Her latest is called The unexpected journey and she shares her insights and learnings into the life of raising a child with Down syndrome.
You can also check out our national business page, supporting businesses from around Australia here.
This year, you might even choose to support Down Syndrome Victoria with a donation to assist us to continue our work, or donate on someone else’s behalf. We are dependent on donations to fund our extensive services and supports across Victoria. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.